National Events (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

41. Which of the following was the main theme of Raisina Dialogue which was held during 14th-16th January, 2020? [U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Fluid Partnerships
(b) Multilateralism and multipolarity
(c) Navigating the Alpha Century
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Navigating the Alpha Century

Solution:The main theme of Raisina Dialogue 2020 was Navigating the Alpha Century. Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference to address the most challenging issues of the global community. The dialogue is hosted in New Delhi by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. 9th edition of the Raisina Dialogue was held from 21-23 Fabruary 2024. The theme of the 2024 edition is "Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest Cooperate, Create".

42. 'The Goods and Service Tax' was proposed by a task force, whose President was - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Vijay Kelkar
(b) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
(c) Arun Jaitley
(d) Narasimham Committee

Correct Answer: (a) Vijay Kelkar

Solution:In the year 2000, a committee on Indirect Tax headed by Vijay Kelkar suggested a comprehensive 'Goods and Services Tax' (GST) based on Value Added Tax (VAT) principle. On 1st July 2017, GST laws were implemnted, replacing a complex web of Central and State taxes.

43. Which Government enterprises signed MoU in August 2021 to invest in Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Bharat Earth Movers Limited
(b) Bharat Dynamics Limited
(c) Hindustan Copper Limited
(d) Mishra Dhattu Nigam Limited

Correct Answer: (b) Bharat Dynamics Limited

Solution:Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a government enterprise under Ministry of Defence, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) in August 2021 for setting up a manufacturing unit in the under construction UP Defence Corridor.

44. India's first and Asia's longest cycle highway has been opened in which State of India? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Assam
(e) None of the above/more than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh

Solution:On 27th November 2016, the then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav inaugurated India's first & Asia's longest cycle highway. This 207 km cycle highway runs between Etawah and Agra covering important tourist attractions like Taj Mahal, Raja-Bhoj-ki-Haveli and Lion Safari (in Etawah).

45. Which State has been declared India's first Open Defecation Free State? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Bihar
(b) Assam
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) Sikkim

Solution:Sikkim attained the status of first ODF (Open Defecation Free) state in March 2016. On October 2, 2019, all the villages in the 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India were declared Open-Defecation-Free (ODF).

46. Which State in India has enacted a law to make wearing of facial masks compulsory? [66th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020]

(a) Rajasthan
(b) Bihar
(c) Delhi
(d) Maharashtra
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Rajasthan

Solution:Rajasthan in India has enacted a law, Rajasthan Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Act, 2020, to make the wearing of facial masks compulsory.

47. In January 2018, which Indian State allowed people to establish a humanitarian relationship with trees, i.e., brother- sister? [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Assam
(b) Sikkim
(c) Nagaland
(d) Manipur
(e) None of the above/more than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Sikkim

Solution:The Government of Sikkim has notified the Sikkim Forest Tree (Amity and Reverence) Rules 2017 to save trees and encourage people to plant more and more trees. Under this rule, a person can have a relationship of brotherhood with the trees on private land or any public land. This will be locally known as Mith/Mit or Mitini relation. If a person accepts the tree as his child, tree will be known as an Adopted tree.

48. In March 2018, which State of India has unveiled its state-flag? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

(a) West Bengal
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Kerala
(d) Karnataka

Correct Answer: (d) Karnataka

Solution:Karnataka unveiled its State Flag on 8th March 2018. This State Flag (Nada Dhwaja) is divided into three stripes of yellow, white and red with the state emblem printed in the middle. In August 2019, the Government of Karnataka announced it was no longer officially pursuing the proposal for an official state flag.

49. The nation-wise breastfeeding programme "MAA" was launched by which Union Ministry? [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) Ministry of AYUSH
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Solution:The then Health & Family Welfare Minister, J.P. Nadda launched the 'MAA' (Mothers Absolute Affection) programme on 8th August, 2016 to promote breastfeeding. According to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, this programme will help a lot to reduce the mortality rate of children below the age of 5 years.

50. Which Union Ministry has launched the Second Edition of the 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

(a) The Ministry of Home Affairs
(b) The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
(c) The Ministry of Human Resource Development
(d) The Ministry of Rural Development
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) The Ministry of Human Resource Development

Solution:On 25th April 2018, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Now Ministry of Education) launched the second edition of the 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0' under which students from 750 higher education institutions from across the country will adopt the villages and visit them to get acquainted with the lifestyle of people there and problems faced by them.

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